Funeral Directors in England

Trusted Funeral Directors lists 3,346 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors across England, covering everything from independent, family-run firms to Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity branches in every region.

Mansfield

G A Townroe and Son

G A Townroe and Son has served Warsop, near Mansfield, since 1947. Now in its second generation, the family firm holds NAFD and BIE membership.

NAFD
Sandy

G and H Seamer, Sandy

G and H Seamer is a family-owned, independent funeral director on the High Street in Sandy, Bedfordshire, led by funeral director Jim Seamer.

NAFD
Chester

G and M Goold Funeral Directors

G and M Goold Funeral Directors has served Chester since 2011. The team offers home visits and attended and unattended funerals.

NAFD
G and M Lunt Ltd
Sheffield

G and M Lunt Ltd

G and M Lunt has served Camping Lane, Sheffield, as an independent for years. Friendly staff and 24/7 emergency availability back a strong local review rating.

NAFD
Alfreton

G B Davis & Sons

G B Davis & Sons is a family-run funeral director in South Normanton, near Alfreton, led by brothers John and Mark Davis with Gold-member Golden Charter status.

SAIF
Oldham

G Barlow & Sons Limited, Oldham

G Barlow & Sons is a family-run, independent funeral director serving Oldham and Saddleworth from Union Street West, with 24-hour availability.

NAFD SAIF
Witham

G Collins and Sons Funeral Directors Limited, Witham

G Collins & Sons has served Essex since 1893 and is now in its fifth generation under James and Haley Collins. This branch sits on The Street, Witham.

NAFD
Newark

G D Hall Funeral Directors Ltd - Newark

G D Hall Funeral Directors' second branch is located at Tuxford near Newark, Nottinghamshire, serving surrounding villages.

SAIF
Retford

G D Hall Funeral Directors Ltd - Retford

G D Hall Funeral Directors is an independent funeral home on Bridgegate in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving the local area.

SAIF
Rotherham

G E Foers & Co

G E Foers & Co is a small, long-established independent funeral director based in Treeton, serving Treeton and the wider Rotherham area.

SAIF

What Does a Funeral Cost in England?

Funeral costs vary a good deal by region, but looking across the funeral directors listed here, a direct cremation averages around £1,650, with most firms charging between £1,330 and £2,000. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) averages around £2,760, with most between £2,170 and £3,490. Direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee; for attended funerals, third-party costs such as crematorium or burial fees and a celebrant's or minister's fee are extra, so ask for an itemised breakdown before you book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3,346 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here across England, spanning independent firms, family-run businesses, and branches of the larger Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity groups.

Across England, a direct cremation averages around £1,650, while a fully attended, traditional funeral averages around £2,760 for the funeral director's own fees. Exact pricing depends heavily on location and the funeral director chosen, so it's worth comparing a few quotes.

Funeral directing isn't a licensed profession in England — anyone can set up as a funeral director without needing a qualification or permit. That's what makes NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) membership useful to look for: both require members to follow a code of practice, meet set standards of conduct, and offer a formal complaints route if something goes wrong.

Families on a low income or receiving certain benefits may be able to claim a Funeral Expenses Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions towards the cost of a simple funeral. It's means-tested and usually only covers part of the total cost, so it's worth checking your eligibility on GOV.UK before the funeral is arranged, if possible.

No — there's no legal requirement to use a funeral director anywhere in the UK, and a small number of families choose to arrange a funeral themselves. Most people still use one, though, since a funeral director handles the practical and legal side of things — collecting the person who has died, liaising with the crematorium or cemetery, and managing the paperwork — at a time when that can be a lot to take on alone.